Garrett Brown
Garrett Brown (b. 1995: Reading, PA) is currently pursuing his MA in bassoon performance
at Stony Brook University where he studies with Frank Morelli. He performs with the
Baroque Ensemble and the Stony Brook Symphony Orchestra. He serves as a TA for the
University Orchestra and the Young Artist Program. He also performs with numerous
ensembles including the Berks Sinfonietta, the Berks Opera Company, the Lancaster
Opera Company, and the Reading Pops Orchestra. Garrett received his undergraduate
degree in Music Education with a Performance Certificate in Bassoon from Shenandoah
Conservatory while studying with Ryan Romine. While at Shenandoah, he performed in
the premiere of Wynton Marsalis’ Blues Symphony. Garrett has participated in the Banff Master Class Program and the Bang on a Can
Festival at MASS MoCA. Outside of music, Garrett spends his summers as the head swim
coach for the Shillington Streaks Swim Team.